Latest from Wellington

All Blacks add new coach to Scott Robertson’s team

A former All Blacks lock will work on improving the lineout.

'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south

The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.

Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report

Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid

The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.

‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20

Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma

OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank

OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.

Watch: Dash cam captures dramatic ute crash on Wellington highway

The ute collided with a white car, spinning it around 180 degrees.

Why Aoraki Mt Cook is doubling as Everest in Tenzing biopic

'It’s an iconic setting for an incredible story.'

Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize

Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.

Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety

Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.

Local football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absence

Football was possibly the first sport played at McLean Park, in 1910.

Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedule

PLUS: Ferry's Auckland designer wins huge US contract.

The 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’

The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries.

'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friends

The serial fraudster told victims her daughter had died so she could extract more money.

Armed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incident

Police received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.

Police investigate death of musician found in Wellington apartments

Not knowing the 'biggest thing' for upset neighbours and locals.

Michael Campbell reflects on US Open glory, 20 years on

'It’s one of those things you’ll never forget ... being hunted down by Tiger in his prime'